自考专业英语（英语阅读一）模拟试卷四

(63)How much easier, how much more satisfying it is for you who can see to grasp quickly the essential qualities of another person by watching the subtleties of expression, the quiver of a muscle, the flutter of a hand.But does it ever occur to you to use your sight to see into the inner nature of a friend or acquaintance? (64)Do not most of you seeing people grasp casually the outward features of a face and let it go at that?(65)For instance, can you describe accurately the faces of five good friends?Some of you can, but many cannot. As an experiment, I have questioned husbands of long standing about the color of their wives' eyes, and often they express embarrassed confusion and admit that they do not know. And, incidentally, it is a chronic complaint of wives that their husbands do not notice new dresses, new hats, and changes in household arrangements.(66)The eyes of seeing persons soon become accustomed to the routine of their surroundings, and they actually see only the startling and spectacular.But even in viewing the most spectacular sights the eyes are lazy. Court records reveal every day how inaccurately "eye witnesses" see. A given event will be "seen" in several different ways by as many witnesses. (67)Some see more than others, but few see everything that is within the range of their vision.

Passage 4

 In recent years, Israeli consumers have grown more demanding as they've become wealthier and more worldly wise. Foreign travel is a national passion: this summer alone, one in 10 citizens will go abroad. Exposed to higher standards of service elsewhere, Israelis are returning home expecting the same. American firms have also begun arriving in large numbers. Chains such as KFC, McDonald's and Pizza Hut are setting a new standard of customer service, using strict employee g and constant monitoring to ensure the friendliness of frontline staff. Even the American habit of telling departing customers to "Have a nice day" has caught on all over Israel. "Nobody wakes up in the morning and says, 'Let's be nicer, '"says Itsik Cohen, director of a consulting firm.“Nothing happens without competition.”

 Privatization, or the threat of it, is motivation as well. Monopolies(垄断者) that until recently have been free to take their customers for granted now fear what Michael Perry, a marketing professor calls the revengeful(报复的) consumer. When the government opened up competition with Bezaq, the phone company, its international branch lost 40% of its market share, even while offering competitive rates. Says Perry, "People wanted revenge for all the years of bad service. "The electric company, whose monopoly may be short-lived, has suddenly stopped requiring users to wait half a day for a repairman. Now, appointments are scheduled to the half-hour. The graceless E1A1 Airlines which is already at auction(拍卖), has returned its employees to emphasize service and is boasting about the results in an ad campaign with the slogan, "You can feel the change in the air. "For the first time, praise outnumbers complaints on customer survey sheets.

According to the passage, what about the standards of service in America?

What is the comparison between the past service and the present service of the electric company?

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 Greek mythology is largely (51)( )_stories about gods and goddesses, but it must not be read as a kind of Greek Bible, an account of the Greek religion.

 According to the most modern idea, a real myth has nothing to do with religion. It is an(52)( ) of something in nature; how, for instance, any and everything (53)( ) came into existence: men, animals, this or that tree or flower, the sun, the moon, the stars, storms, eruption, earthquakes, all that is and all that happens. Thunder and lightning are caused when Zeus (54)( )

 his thunderbolt. A volcano erupts because a terrible creature is (55)( ) in the mountain and every now and then struggles to get free. The Dipper, the constellation called also the Great Bear, does not set below the horizon because a goddess once was angry at it and decreed that it should never sink into the seA。 Myths are early science, the (56)( ) of men's first trying to explain what they saw around them.

 But there are many so-called myths which explain nothing at all. These tales are pure (57)( ) _ the sort of thing people would tell each other on a long winter's evening. The story of Pygmalion and Galatea is an example; it has no (58)( ) connection with any event in nature. Neither has the Quest of the Golden Fleece, (59)( ) Orpheus and Eurydice, nor many another. This fact is now generally accepted and we do not have to try to find in every mythological heroine the moon or the dawn and in every hero's life a sun myth. The stories are early literature (60)( ) early science. But religion is there, too. In the background, to be sure, but nevertheless plain to see. From Homer through the tragedians and even later, there is a deepening realization of what human beings need and what they must have in their gods.(From Greek Mythology)

(violence) Ten years later, when she saw her friend again, her heart began to( ) beat

(courage) I want to thank everyone who has( ) and supported me.

(success) He made a great effort, which was only partly( ) to turn the talk on to a more cheerful subject.

( disturb) Were there many political( ) in the country last year?

(bear) I find his rudeness

(practical) Renovating the old building proved( ) because of the great expense.

( acquire) Every parent watches eagerly the child's( ) of each new skill.

(marry) There were no fine clothes and fine food, no jewels and flowers at their( )

(favor) It's encouraging to receive a( )report on one's work.

(die) While she was( ) , Cinderella's' mother told her little girl to remain faithful and kind

We have all had to work and do things (31)( )Usually, some chirpy(活泼的) person would tell us to be more enthusiastic. "You'll have more fun, they would say. Well, they partly right. Being enthusiastic about something means being excited about given project. Enthusiasm entails having a strong interest in the task at hand. If you decided to learn a new language, (32)(  ) ,you would have to dedicate yourself wholehearted to the cause. Anything less would result in failure.

 What is real enthusiasm? In your quest for success, enthusiasm means (33)( ) You is important and contributes to the cause. It means that you're willing to work our butt off(努力做某事) to achieve the company's' goals. Real enthusiasm is(34)( ) You have zeal for the work you do and the people you work with. This pushes you to improve and become a better person. Enthusiasm means that you are stimulated by your work, and are able to find new challenges and keep growing professionally. Furthermore, (35)( ) This is where passion really comes into play. When you love what you do it isn't too difficult to get psyched up and get the job done. The hard part is performing equally well in those less interesting tasks

 Passion helps you get ahead. Enthusiasm about a job or project usually translates into positive energy. That is, (36)( ) , you will be anxious to get started and get results. The mere fact of looking forward to your work will help make you more productive and effective. You will plan more effectively and pay careful attention to detail. You will carry out your plan more carefully and aim for the best results possible. Another important point(37)( ) A leader must have zest(38)( ) A leader must inspire his troops. To inspire them, he needs to exude enthusiasm. In leaders, this translates into charisma(领袖人物的超凡魅力). Being fervent about your work shows a willingness to do more and learn more. This will definitely help you stand out from the crowed and get top management's attention.

 Increasing your enthusiasm. Most men aren't born great-they become great. Similarly,(39)( )However, do not despair; there are ways to become more passionate. One good way to boost your gusto is by reading about successful people, it will help you realize (40)( )Reading about real success stories often illustrates that people much like yourself have become business leaders. In most cases, they all share one trait: enthusiasm. If you want to succeed, you should be excited about your work, your life and your co-workers.

A.if you are excited about a project

B. if people are to follow him and achieve the corporate mission

C. not everyone is the enthusiastic type that falls in love with their work

D.that we did not especially enjoy

E. that passionate people are usually those that are thrust into positions of leadership

F. when you leap out of bed in the morning and attack your day with gusto(热忱)

G. that you too can make it happen

H. when you have conflict of interest with your company

I. which is not easy by any account

J. most jobs have some elements that are less fun and more diffieult to carry outK. that you believe deeply in what the company is doing

Based on the information from the text, which of the following people do you think can benefit most from public relations services?

What can be inferred from the last two paragraphs?

According to the text, what would a public relations person probably do after a decision is made in industry?

Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage?

Passage 6

 Public relations is management function that creates, develops, and carries out policies and programs to influence public opinion or public reaction about an idea, a product, or an organization. The field of public relations has become an important part of the economic, social and political pattern of life in many nations. That field includes advertising, promotional activities, and press contact. Public relations also exists at the same time in business with marketing and merchandising to create the climate in which all selling functions occur.

 Public relations activities in the modern world help institutions to cope successfully with problems, to build prestige for an individual or a group to promote products, and to win elections. The majority of public relations workers are staff employees working within a corporate or institutional framework. Others operate in public relations counseling firms.

 In industry, public relations personnel keeps management informed of changes in the opinions of various publics that is, the groups of people whose support is needed): employees, stockholders, customers, dealers, the community, and the government. These professionals counsel management as to the impact of any action or lack of action on the behavior. of the target audiences. Once an organizational decision has been made, the public relations person has the task of communication nation to the public using methods that promote understanding, and desired behavior. For example, a hospital merger, an industrial plant closing, or the introduction of a new product all require public relations and planning skill.

 Public relations activities are a major part of the political affairs in many nations. Politician seeking office, government agencies seeking acceptance and cooperation, officials seeking support and foreign governments seeking aid and allies abroad all make extensive use of counseling services provided by public relations specialists.

 Public relations also plays an important role in the entertainment industry. The theater, motion, pictures, sports, restaurants, and individuals all use public relations services to increase their business, or add to their image. Other public relations clients are educational, social service and charitable institutions, trade unions, religious groups, and professional societies.

 The successful public relations practitioner is a specialist in communication arts and persuasion. Specialized skills are required to handle public opinion research, media relations, direct mail activities, institutional advertising, publications, film and video production, and special events. Public relations services are so far virtually unused in many developing nations, but they are likely to be a future government concern.

In paragraph one, the author mainly tells us( )

An auction catalogue gives prospective buyers( )

A candle was used to burn at auction sales( )

Auctioned goods are sold( )

The end of the bidding is called "knocking down" because( )

The best title for the passage may be( )

Passage 5

The word" groundbreaking"(ParA 7) can be interpreted as( )

According to Professor Kraemer, the major problem in cloning pandas might be( )

If we don't take immediate actions, pandas are likely to become extinct in( )

Passage 4

With only about1,000 pandas left in the world, China is desperately trying to clone(克隆) the animal and save the endangered species. Dr. Duane Kraemer, a professor in Texas&M's College of Veterinary Medicine and pioneer in embryo(胚胎) transfer work and related procdures, said he salutes the Chinese effort and "I wish them all the best success possible. It's a worthwhile project, certainly not an easy one.

Noah a Ark is aimed at collecting eggs, embryos, semens(精子) and DNA of endangered animals and storing them in liquid nitrogen. If certain species should become extinct, Kraemer says there would be enough of the basic building blocks to reintroduce the species in the future.

 It is estimated that as many as 2, 000 species of mammals, birds and reptiles will become extinct over the next 100 years. The panda, native only to China, is in danger of becoming extinct in the next 25 years.

 This week, Chinese scientists said they grew an embryo by introducing cells from a dead female panda into the egg cells of a Japanese white rabbit. They are now trying to implant the embryo into a host animal.

 The entire procedure could take from three to five years to complete."

 The nuclear transfer of one species to another is not easy, and the lack of available panda eggs could be a major problem, "Kraemer believes.

 "They will probably have to do several hundred transfers to result in one pregnancy. It takes a long time and it's difficult, but this could be groundbreaking science if it works. They are certainly not putting any live pandas at risk, so it is worth the effort, "adds Kraemer, who is one of the leaders of the Missyplicity Project at Texas A M, the first-ever attempt at cloning a dog.

 "They are trying to do something that's never been done, and this is very similar to our work in Noah's Ark. We're both trying to save animals that face extinction. I certainly applaud their effort and there's a lot we can learn from what they are attempting to do. It's a research that is very much needed.

The aim of "Noah's Ark" Project is to( )

The author's mentioning of broomsticks and telephones is meant to suggest that( )

The advantage claimed for repeating a fairy story to young children is that it( )

According to the passage great fear can be stimulated in a child when the story is( )

Fairy stories are a means by which children's impulses may be( )

Passage 3

Early universities in the U. S. were founded mostly for( )

The writer mentions John.d Rockefeller and William Rainey Harper to showthat( )

Puritans set up universities primarily for the purpose of( )

The University of Chicago was established by( )

Passage 2

The universities from which today's universities are descendents were founded in the Middle Ages. They were established either by corporations of students wanting to learn, as in Italy, or by teachers wanting to teach, as in France. Corporations that had special legal or customary privileges for the purpose of carrying out the intentions of the incorporators were common in those days. The university corporations of the Middle Ages at the height of their power were not responsible to anybody, and could not be punished by any authorities. They claimed, and made good their claim, complete independence of all religious and nonreligious control.The American university was, however, at first a corporation formed by a religious group or by the state for the purposes of the group.

 The American university in the seventeenth century was much closer to the American university today than to the university in the Middle Ages. The Puritan communities needed ministers and professional men and so they established universities to provide them. Later, religious groups built universities in order to extend their own influence. For example, the University of Chicago was founded by devout(虔诚的) Baptists to combat the rising tide of Methodism in the Middle West and Shakers in the East. The president and the trustees the University were required to have the proper religious relations in order to keep the University on the right path. Fortunately, the combination of JohnRockefeller, William Rainey Harper, and the enlightened wing of the Baptist Church preserved the university from too narrow an interpretation of its purpose.

French universities in the Middle Ages were founded by( )

The author took great pains to refine her daughter's stories because( )

What's the author's advice for parents?

What did the author say about her own writing experience?

Why did Rebecca want to enter this year's writing contest?

Passage 1

 In this age of Internet chat, videogames and reality television there is no shortage of mindless activities to keep a child occupied. Yet, despite the competition, my 8-year-old daughter Rebecca wants to spend her leisure time writing short stories. She wants to enter one of her stories into a writing contest, a competition she won last year.